Trade-Related Bills, Resolutions Introduced on Dec 5-9
On December 5, 2011 the following trade-related bills were introduced:
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Device classification. A bill to amend section 513 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to expedite the process for requesting de novo classification of a device (S. 1943)
Foreign manufacturer registered agent. A bill to require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers (S. 1946)
On December 6, 2011 the following trade-related bills were introduced:
Vietnam. A resolution calling on the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to respect basic human rights and cease abusing vague national security provisions such as articles 79 and 88 of the Vietnamese penal code which are often the pretext to arrest and detain citizens who peacefully advocate for religious and political freedom (H. Res. 484)
On December 7, 2011 the following trade-related bills were introduced:
CMV safety. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to improve commercial motor vehicle safety and reduce commercial motor vehicle-related accidents and fatalities, to authorize the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and for other purposes (S. 1950)
Restoration of customs service fee exemption. A bill to restore the exemption from fees for certain customs services for passengers arriving from Canada, Mexico, and islands adjacent to the United States (S. 1951)
Hazmat transportation safety. A bill to improve hazardous materials transportation safety and for other purposes (S. 1952)
Transportation R&D. A bill to reauthorize the Research and Innovative Technology Administration, to improve transportation research and development, and for other purposes (S. 1953)
EU emissions trading scheme. A bill to prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the United States from participating in the European Union's emissions trading scheme, and for other purposes (S. 1956)
Biennial federal budgets. A bill to establish biennial budgets for the United States Government (H.R. 3577)
Economic impact of legislation. A bill to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to provide for macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 3582)
Automatic continuing resolutions. A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for automatic continuing resolutions (H.R. 3583)
FCPA. A bill to require the proposal for debarment from contracting with the Federal Government of persons violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 (H.R. 3588)
On December 8, 2011 the trade-related following bills were introduced:
TWIC. A bill to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to reform the process for enrolling, activating, issuing, and renewing Transportation Worker Identification Credentials so that applicants are not required to visit a designated enrollment center more than once (S. 1966)
Transportation investment pilot. A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to establish a pilot program to increase accountability with respect to outcomes of transportation investments, and for other purposes (S. 1968)
Aviation smuggling. A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify the definition of aircraft and the offenses penalized under the aviation smuggling provisions under that Act, and for other purposes (S. 1974)
Freight mobility improvements. H.R. 3607. A bill to establish a program to improve freight mobility in the United States, to establish the National Freight Mobility Infrastructure Fund, and for other purposes (H.R. 3607)
Metal lighting fixture duty suspension. A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain adjustable metal lighting fixtures (H.R. 3621)